Caroline D. Ciraolo will present “Access to Tax Return Information – Are We Opening the Floodgates?” to the Georgetown University Law Center Tax Scholars on October 28, 2025. Caroline will discuss the scope of the tax privacy statute, the statutory exceptions, and pending litigation involving agreements between the IRS and
Caroline D. Ciraolo will join two panels at the 2025 Hawaii Tax Institute scheduled for November 2-6, 2025, at the Sheraton Waikiki Resort in Honolulu. Continuing education credit is offered for attendees, and virtual attendance options are available. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. HST Exempt Organizations
Caroline D. Ciraolo will participate as a panelist in a session titled “Is Section 6103 Providing The Protections It Promised? And Should It?” at the University of Chicago Law School’s 78th Annual Federal Tax Conference on Friday, November 7, 2025, from 10:20 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. Central at the Gleacher
Kostelanetz partner Megan L. Brackney spoke with Law360’s Kat Lucero recently about becoming Chair of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Tax Section in August and the Tax Section’s commitment to working with the IRS and Treasury Department, even in uncertain times. The article discusses how Megan’s stint as Chair-Elect last
Melissa Wiley will present two programs at the 50th AICPA & CIMA National Tax Conference taking place at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C., on November 17-18, 2025. Melissa is also a member of the planning committee for the AICPA National Tax Conference. Continuing education credits and virtual attendance options
Kostelanetz counsel Andy Weiner discussed his observations on the tumult that has affected the tax world in 2025. Andy notes that Kostelanetz’s clients and peers within the government are operating in an era of uncertainty in the wake of recent regulatory and administrative changes. However, Andy noted that IRS employees
Kostelanetz partner Michael Sardar discussed his observations on the latest developments in tax controversy, including the challenges practitioners are facing as a result of reductions in the IRS workforce. Michael addressed the pessimism that many felt at the beginning of 2025, given the expected funding cuts and fears that IRS
Caroline Ciraolo discussed her belief that tax enforcement will continue apace in 2025, despite many practitioners’ concerns that there could be a slowdown due to changes at the IRS and DOJ Tax Division. Kostelanetz remains “busy … our litigation work has remained steady, but we expect growth,” said Caroline. While
Melissa Wiley discussed her observations on the latest developments in tax enforcement trends for 2025, following the NYU Tax Controversy Forum earlier this summer. Melissa noted that the first half of 2025 was undeniably different when it comes to tax enforcement and tax policy. The Kostelanetz team has been closely
Kostelanetz partner Bryan Skarlatos discussed the latest developments in tax enforcement trends, following the NYU Tax Controversy Forum earlier this summer. Bryan noted, from a tax controversy perspective, that the market for tax representation and legal services is likely to shift dramatically in 2025, and practitioners’ biggest challenges going forward
